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Families and Individuals Prepared: Things to Consider

Families and Individuals Prepared: Things to Consider. Pam Pontones, MA Director, Surveillance and Investigation Indiana State Department of Health. Influenza Pandemic. No vaccine Limited antivirals Limited assistance BUT There is an unsung, powerful weapon…. YOU.

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Families and Individuals Prepared: Things to Consider

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  1. Families and Individuals Prepared:Things to Consider Pam Pontones, MA Director, Surveillance and Investigation Indiana State Department of Health

  2. Influenza Pandemic • No vaccine • Limited antivirals • Limited assistance BUT There is an unsung, powerful weapon….

  3. YOU

  4. What can you do to protect yourself and your family at home and in the workplace?

  5. Three Things to Consider • Be Prepared • Stay Healthy • Get Informed

  6. Be Prepared

  7. All Hazards Preparation • Same as preparing for natural disaster or event • You might be home sick or caring for those ill • Public transportation may be unavailable • Utilities may be disrupted • Schools may be closed • Stores may be out of supplies

  8. Nonperishable foods Baby food/formula Drinking water Over-the-counter drugs and health supplies Prescription drugs for chronic conditions Hygiene supplies Flashlight and batteries Pet food Essentials At Home

  9. Outside the Home • Neighbors who cannot leave home • People with special needs • Alternate activities if schools and child care centers are closed

  10. Essentials At Work • Hand washing and cough etiquette • Stay home if you are sick • Communication between managers and employees essential • Work from home policies • Sick leave policies may change when a pandemic occurs • Insurance issues • Continuity of operations • Determine essential services/functions • Be prepared to work different hours or perform different duties

  11. Stay Healthy

  12. It’s Common Sense • Wash hands frequently with soap and water • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze • Discard used tissues • Don’t use handkerchiefs • Wash hands after coughing or sneezing • Stay home if you are sick

  13. A Healthy Immune System • Eat a balanced diet • Drink lots of water • Exercise regularly • Get plenty of rest • Get an annual flu vaccination

  14. Get Informed

  15. Talking With Children • Get down on their level • Stress importance • Make it fun • Let them own it

  16. Say What? • Hand washing • Cough etiquette • Stay home from school, child care, social events • Model it!

  17. For More Information • www.pandemicflu.gov • CDC Hotline • 1.800.CDC.INFO (1.800.232.4636) • inquiry@cdc.gov • Local and state government • www.in.gov/isdh • Public health officials

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